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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a well-established mechanical circulatory support system used in patients with life-threatening cardiopulmonary conditions. However, severe complications associated with vascular access require consideration. We report a patient with fatal ventricular arrhythmia who was successfully resuscitated with ECMO but who developed severe lower limb ischemia, which resulted in compartment syndrome. Even with emergent fasciotomy, tissue necrosis developed in wide areas of the limb, with subsequent tibial osteomyelitis. After extensive debridement and tibial sequestrectomy, the soft tissue and bone defect were simultaneously reconstructed with free tissue transfer of the latissimus dorsi muscle and scapular tip composite flap. The limb was successfully salvaged with satisfactory functional outcomes without major complications. This report discusses limb reconstruction for ECMO-induced compartment syndrome and illustrates the importance of appropriate selection of reconstruction methods among various composite flaps.We made realistic, three-dimensional, computer-assisted 3-layered elastic models of the face. The surface layer is made of polyurethane, the intermediate layer is silicone, and the deep layer is salt, representing the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and the bone. We have applied these 3-layer models to congenital anomaly cases and have understood that these models have a lot of advantages for simulation surgery.
We made 8 models. The models consisted of 2 models of 2 cases with Crouzon disease, 1 model of Binder syndrome, 1 model of facial cleft, 2 models of one case with Goldenhar syndrome, 1 model of cleft lip and palate, and 1 model of the hemifacial macrosomia.

We could try several methods, could recognize whether the graft size is adequate, and could visualize the change of the facial contour. selleck could analyze how to approach the osteotomy line and actually perform osteotomy. The changes of the lower facial contour can be observed. We grafted the models of the graft and confirmed that the incisions could be closed well. We were able to visualize the change in the soft tissue contour by simulating distraction.

The most versatile merit of our models is that we could visualize the change of the soft tissue by movement of the hard tissue with bone graft, distraction osteogenesis, and so on. We must improve the model further to make it more realistic.
The most versatile merit of our models is that we could visualize the change of the soft tissue by movement of the hard tissue with bone graft, distraction osteogenesis, and so on. We must improve the model further to make it more realistic.Chest masculinization surgery is increasing in prevalence. #link# However, the ideal location of the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) is unknown. Our purpose was to determine the most aesthetically favorable male NAC position for use in chest masculinization through crowdsourcing.
Using Adobe Photoshop CC 2017, 8 locations for the NAC were created based on previous literature descriptions. Amazon Mechanical Turk was utilized as a crowdsourcing interface-respondents were asked to rank the top 3 most favorable and least favorable images. Analysis of variance with subsequent Tukey HSD was used for a statistical comparison of favorability scores for different NAC localizations. Values were considered significant with
< 0.05.

Eight hundred nineteen respondents participated in the survey. NAC positions of Images C (mean score = 1.9222) and A (mean score = 1.7365) received higher favorability scores than those of Images D, E, F, G, and H (all
< 0.05). There were no significant differences between Images C and A tion inferior and lateral to the NAC. Ultimately, NAC localization during chest masculinization will be the result of shared decision-making between the patient and the surgeon to fulfill each patient's aesthetic goals.Time-critical pathologies, such as the care of burn-injured patients, rely on accurate travel time data to plan high-quality service provision. Geospatial modeling, using data from the Malaria Atlas Project, together with census data, permits quantification of the huge global discrepancies in temporal access to burn care between high-income and low-resource settings. In this study, focusing on the United Kingdom and Ghana, we found that a 3-fold population difference exists with, respectively, 95.6% and 29.9% of the population that could access specialist burn care within 1-hour travel time. Solutions to such inequalities include upscaling of infrastructure and specialist personnel, but this is aspirational rather than feasible in most low- to middle-income countries. Mixed models of decentralization of care that leverage eHealth strategies, such as telemedicine, may enhance quality of local burns and reconstructive surgical care through skills transfer, capacity building, and expediting of urgent transfers, while empowering local healthcare communities. By extending specialist burn care coverage through eHealth to 8 district hospitals in rural Ghana, we demonstrate the potential to increase specialist population coverage within 1-hour travel time from 29.9% to 45.3%-equivalent to an additional 5.1 million people.Mycobacterium abscessus is a rare, non-tuberculous, rapidly growing mycobacterium. Although it has been usually associated with chronic pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis patients, the second most frequent infection sites are the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Most of the cutaneous infections described in the literature occur secondary to cosmetic invasive procedures, many of them in the context of medical tourism. Its atypical presentation and antibiotic-resistant nature make its diagnosis and therapeutics challenging. In this case report, we present 2 cases of M. abscessus infections secondary to breast lipotransfer reported in the same private center. Case 1 patient underwent surgery to treat scar contracture resulting from previous quadrantectomy. link2 Case 2 patient underwent breast augmentation with lipotransfer. Both of them developed lesions in the breast and in the donor site (abdomen). The therapeutic regimen used was amikacin (1 g/24 h) + tigecycline (50 mg/12 h). In case 1, we performed a simple mastectomy, and in case 2, periodical ultrasound-guided drainages were performed as additional procedures. To our knowledge, these are the first 2 cases that describe an infection secondary to breast lipotransfer. The aim of our report was to illustrate the presentation, diagnosis, therapeutic management, and strategies available to prevent this complication.Prepectoral implant-based breast reconstruction has recently gained increasing popularity, but there are limited data regarding national trends in the use of this technique. Our aim was to determine practice patterns related to prepectoral breast reconstruction among plastic surgeons, as well as to identify perceived advantages and disadvantages of this technique.
A 16-question electronic survey tool was distributed to 2535 members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Survey items focused on surgeon practices related to prepectoral reconstruction, in addition to their motivations for and concerns with performing the procedure.

A total of 274 responses were received (10.8% response rate). Nearly half of respondents (48.4%) reported using prepectoral techniques in all or most of their procedures. Decreased animation deformity was identified as the most significant advantage by 76.3% of respondents. Increased rippling and potential wound healing complications were identified as the most significant dihe avoidance of animation deformity. However, our data also highlight that there are still many unanswered questions in the community about the complication profile and technical aspects of prepectoral techniques that warrant further investigation.Scalp reconstruction in cases of melanoma excision can be challenging due to specific functional and aesthetic outcome requirements. Reconstructive techniques reported in the literature were reviewed to establish whether a surgical algorithm for the management of melanoma of the scalp may be deduced.
A literature search was conducted to evaluate reconstructive strategies after melanoma wide local excision of the scalp according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. link3 Inclusion criteria were English language, diagnosis of melanoma of the scalp, and the presence of the following data characteristics of the residual defect (width and depth), type of reconstruction, follow-up, and surgical outcome.

Six hundred twenty-five records were identified after excluding the duplicates; 48 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, and 17 records were selected for inclusion. A total of 39 patients were included in the review. The majority of patients (n = 20) underwent skin grafting subsequent to dermal regeneration template positioning. Local flaps (n = 10), free flaps (n = 7), skin grafting alone (n = 1), and dermal regeneration template positioning alone (n = 1) were less frequent.

Numerous reconstructive strategies for the scalp are described in the literature. Melanoma patients present a greater variability in terms of general health conditions and social needs that must be taken into account while choosing the most suitable procedure.
Numerous reconstructive strategies for the scalp are described in the literature. Melanoma patients present a greater variability in terms of general health conditions and social needs that must be taken into account while choosing the most suitable procedure.Rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures in plastic surgery because the surgical modifications should attend to patient expectations and to the need for functional correction allied to aesthetics. Composed of leukocytes and platelet-rich fibrin, an autologous membrane has great potential for tissue repair. The purpose of this study was to assess the use of this membrane (associated or not associated with diced cartilage) as an alternative to techniques such as the camouflage and filling; correction of irregularities of the dorsum, nose tip, soft triangle, and K zone; filling in of dead space; skin camouflage; and an improvement in the healing process in primary or secondary rhinoplasties.
The membranes were obtained by centrifuging patients' peripheral blood before the rhinoplasty. At the time of use, the membrane was removed from the tube, separated from the clot, and used in the camouflage and filling process in patients operated on due to various indications 19 associated with diced cartilage, and 4 sole. The authors present the clinical and photographic impressions of the immediate and late postoperative period, as well as the patients' opinions using a specific questionnaire.

No patient had immediate or late postoperative complications. The use of leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) was sufficient to carry out the camouflage and filling in all patients, and the patient declared satisfaction.

This membrane was shown to be an excellent surgical alternative to the camouflage and filling in rhinoplasty. In addition, it is rich in factors that can improve and accelerate regeneration of tissues.
This membrane was shown to be an excellent surgical alternative to the camouflage and filling in rhinoplasty. In addition, it is rich in factors that can improve and accelerate regeneration of tissues.
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